Nutrition and Diet: Food Ingredients, Labels, and More
Welcome to our nutrition and diet page, where you can learn about what you’re really eating. If you’re seeking guidance on meal planning, exploring dietary trends, or aiming to learn about nutrients in food so that you can make informed food choices, you are in the right place. We are always improving this page – so be sure to check back often.
80% of Americans Exposed to Fertility-Ruining Pesticides in Oat-Based Foods
A concerning discovery has been made regarding the presence of a chemical pesticide, chlormequat, in oat-based foods available in the U.S.
FDA: Children’s Applesauce PURPOSELY Contaminated with Heavy Metals
The FDA believes certain brands of children’s applesauce have been intentionally contaminated with heavy metals lead chromate.
Virus-Resistant GMO Pork Inches Closer to Human Consumption Amidst Consumer Uncertainty
Virus-resistant pork from genetically modified pigs could soon be served as your next meal. Are you ready for GMO bacon?
Zinc “Crucial” for Improving Blood Sugar Regulation for Diabetics
Good news for diabetics. A meta analysis suggests zinc supplementation plays a crucial role in enhancing blood sugar control.
Green Tea Promotes Healthy Skin, Protects Against Radiation
Green tea plays a significant role in promoting skin health by protecting the skin from the damaging effects of UV radiation.
Missouri Law Protects Buyers from Unknowingly Purchasing ‘Fake Meat’
In late August, a law went into effect in Missouri prohibiting companies from “misrepresenting a product as meat that is not derived from harvested production livestock or poultry.”
4 Natural Liver Cleansing Foods
Liver health is directly tied to your overall health, and poor liver health could very well be the root cause of many diseases that currently affect millions of people worldwide…
3 Good Reasons to Ditch Packaged Bread and Make Your Own Today
Are you buying packaged bread filled with questionable ingredients? Mother Nature did not intend for these 3 ingredients to be in something you eat.
Eating These Foods Could Increase Your Breast Cancer Risk, Study Says
A large meta-analysis links regular consumption of processed meats with a higher risk of breast cancer, though the mechanism behind the link is unclear.
Broccoli as a Medicine: Why You Should Be Growing Broccoli Sprouts
Broccoli contains compounds that protect against cancer, heart attacks, and more, but broccoli sprouts harness 900% more of these health-boosting compounds.